SW - Music Department and Stage Manager

Overview

Music Department House and Stage Manager position f College, Northfield, MN.

Location:

Northfield, MN, United States

Job Title:

Music Department House and Stage Manager

Classification:
Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of

Employer:

St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name:
The St. Olaf Music Department

Unit Number (5 digits): 11230

Length of Position:
September 5– May 15

Contact Person/Supervisor:
Barbara Barth

Description of the Position:
To manage and facilitate all aspects of the music department’s student, faculty, and guest recitals.

Transferable

Skills:

The ability to work unsupervised, good organizational skills, and the ability to trouble-shoot unexpected issues.

Students work equally as House Manager and Stage Manager. The house manager opens the event doors for audience seating, watches door for latecomers, hands out programs, hands out and collects pink cards for student degree credit, and helps the stage manager as needed. The Stage Manager sets stage before recital, does stage transitions during the events, runs lights, makes stage announcements, and assists performers as needed.

Both house and stage manager close down the hall following the recital.

Education/Experience/

Skills:

A knowledge of music recitals is helpful, ability to physically move and adjust heavy concert grand pianos, chairs and stands quickly if needed.

Wage Range: $

Hiring will start in February 2026 for Fall 26-27 school year

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.

• Job Identification 956
• Job Category Student Work
• Posting Date 02/05/2026, 05:45 PM